PREVIOUS ISSUES

Volume-VII

, Issue-I

(WINTER 2024)



01 - China's Growing Influence in the Middle East: Opportunities, Challenges, and Fut...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).01
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).01      Published : Mar 2024

    The Purpose of this research is to elucidate China’s influence on Middle Eastern Countries. Growth in infrastructure, influence in politics, energy collaboration, and innovation in technology, trade, and capital are some of the strategies that have defined China’s strategic involvement in the Middle East. Since China saw promise in development of infrastructure such as the Belt and Roa... Details
    Middle East and North Africa (MENA), BRI (belt and road initiative), GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), UNSC (United Nations Security Council), CASCF (China- Arab Cooperation Forum)
    (1) Tallat Yasmin
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Qasim Shahzad Gill
    PhD, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
    (3) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 - Afghanistan Post 2021: The Emerging Scenarios and the Options for Pakistan ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).02
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).02      Published : Mar 2024

    This article critically observes the political, economic, and security backgrounds in Afghanistan post-2021, following the Taliban's coming into power, and examines the successive implications for Pakistan. It provides a detailed analysis of evolving scenarios in Afghanistan, encompassing stabilization efforts, international reactions, and the ongoing humanitarian crunch. Additionally, the article... Details
    Afghanistan, Taliban, Pakistan, Regional Stability, Diplomatic Engagement, Economic Cooperation, Security Measures, Humanitarian Crisis
    (1) Muhammad Yasin
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmad Sheraz
    M.Phil scholar, Department of International Relations, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shahid
    Undergraduate, Department of Politics and International Studies, Central China Normal University, Hubei, Wuhan, China.

03 - Pakistan's Response to International Commitments Regarding Women's Rights: A Cas...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).03
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).03      Published : Mar 2024

    Using the 4th UPR cycle as a contextual inquiry, this pilot project seeks to investigate Pakistan's approach to addressing global commitments on women's rights. The purpose of this study is to examine Pakistan's efforts to promote gender equality and inclusion of women and to assess how the nation has implemented the recommendations of the fourth UPR cycle. The researcher thoroughly reviewed the e... Details
    Fourth UPR Cycle, Women's Rights, Gender Equality, International Commitments, Grassroots Developments
    (1) Kiran Fatima
    Undergraduate, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahzad Amin
    Undergraduate, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Anwar Ali
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of Political Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 - A Realist Perspective of the Iraq War after 9/11 ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).04
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).04      Published : Mar 2024

    The theory of relation is based on power politics. It gives importance to power and is related to achieving peace through power. Morgenthau believes the realism perspective is based upon a human's intrinsic nature. Thomas Hobbes in 'reductionisms as purpose' claim that inherently humans are bad. Power optimization is driving political realism and the balance of power maintains it. It is supposed t... Details
    Realism, Anarchy, Power optimization, Wars, Competition
    (1) Javaid-Ur-Rahman
    PhD. Scholar, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahid Yousaf
    Professor/Dean Faculty of Arts/Chairperson, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Arshad Ali
    Associate Professor, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

05 - USA Espionage on Allies in Realm of Trust & Ethics ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).05
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).05      Published : Mar 2024

    In the surge of violations of international law, the USA has been under the realm of abstruse introspection due to its unhinged efforts to destabilize the allied states' cyber networks. This abstract objectifies the maligned activities of the USA to possess control and command over its allies regardless of international standards of sovereignty and integrity. These practices abjure the trust and c... Details
    Espionage, Trust Deficit, Ethics, USA Allies, Freedom Act, Patriot Act, Five Eyes, Edward Snowden
    (1) Maria Naheed
    Ph.D Scholar, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Qurat-Ul-Ain Shabbir
    Ph.D scholar , Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DSS), Quaid-e-Azam University , Islamabad, Pakistan. Research officer, The Centre for International Strategic Studies Azad Jammu and Kashmir (CISS-AJK), Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.

06 - Aligning Housing Laws with UN Habitat's Mission: A Sustainable Development Goal ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).06
10.31703/girr.2024(VII-I).06      Published : Mar 2024

    Aligning housing laws with the mission of UN-Habitat and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential for achieving sustainable urban development and enhancing global living standards. This paper examines how housing policies can be integrated with UN Habitat's goals and the SDGs, focusing on creating equitable, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. It addresses current challenge... Details
    UN-Habitat, Sustainable Development Goals, Housing Policies, Urban Development
    (1) Shahid Rizwan Baig
    Assistant Professor, College of Law, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Lubna Ghulam Sarwar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government Graduate College for Women, Ali Pur Chattha, Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan.